Best Wonder Women Tech Podcasts (2024)

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Eddy Connors | How I Tested Goodie Bag 31:31

3d ago31:31

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Eddy Connors, co-founder of Goodie Bag, shares his journey of creating a digital marketplace that connects consumers to local retail shops to purchase unsold food at a discounted price. The idea for Goodie Bag came from Eddy's gap year in Indonesia, where he witnessed the impact of plastic pollution and the need for sustainable solutions. Goodie Ba…

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Why Influence and Relationship Building Matters – and How to Show Up (Part 1) | Ep #11 26:46

3d ago26:46

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How do people influence? How do you take a step forward or back from influence? Join us to learn how you might take a look at the strengths you amplify - and why it matters. Subscribe to Here's Why It Matters: Apple | Spotify Find out more about Teresa here: https://www.tmrwcoaching.com/ Please rate and review the podcast in your favorite platform!…

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Finding Impact – and Yourself – During Times of Change (Part 2) | Ep #10 29:27

10d ago29:27

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When you think about impact - in terms of impact you can have on you - how might we move through those moments in a way that puts yourself first? How can you find your community and identify what you need in those moments? We’ve all lived through some extraordinary change in the last 4 years. Change is inevitable, no matter the circumstances we fin…

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Finding Impact – and Yourself – During Times of Change (Part 1) | Ep #9 29:46

17d ago29:46

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When you think about impact - in terms of impact you can have on you - how might we move through those moments in a way that puts yourself first? How can you find your community and identify what you need in those moments? We’ve all lived through some extraordinary change in the last 4 years. Change is inevitable, no matter the circumstances we fin…

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The low tech answer to living LONGER! 47:49

16d ago47:49

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Sure you want to lead a long and healthy life. But what’s the secret? People are spending billions and billions of dollars on all kinds of diets, testing, tracking and health regimens that don’t do anything – or may be harmful. If there’s anyone who’s got an informed answer, it’s Dr. Mike Evans. He’s the former Lead of Digital Healthcare for Apple.…

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Victoria Sakal | How I Tested Growth at Wonder 43:38

17d ago43:38

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Victoria shares her journey from working at big consulting firms to joining a company as it was being completely overhauled and reborn to survive and thrive post-AI. Wonder helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with desk research by providing them with curated information and insights. They navigate the risks of the rapidly evolving AI landscape…

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Why Women Need to See Their Financial Reality with Isis Latham (Part 2) | Ep #8 19:14

28d ago19:14

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For the second half of our conversation with Isis, she explores how we make moves toward a more solid future that aligns with our goals. How does she empower women to make bold moves? What advice does she have for making a change when any change is scary? Subscribe to Here's Why It Matters: Apple | Spotify Find out more about Teresa here: https://w…

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How ETHICAL are the brands you buy? 47:06

1M ago47:06

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Do you think about every purchase you make? I’m talking about the ethical and moral implications. Do you know where and how your clothes were made? Is your shampoo filled with toxic chemicals? What kind of additives are in your cereal? Are the companies behind the brands you purchase good corporate citizens? Life is already complicated and we’re co…

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Ali Jiwani | How I Tested AI Powered Education 36:06

1M ago36:06

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Ali Jiwani shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a food delivery platform to building Slay School, a personalized learning platform. He discusses how he used data to predict success in his previous ventures and how he applied those insights to Slay School. Ali explains his approach to acquiring early customers through Reddit and Discord…

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Why Women Need to See Their Financial Reality with Isis Latham (Part 1) | Ep #7 20:13

1M ago20:13

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It wasn’t until the year 1974 when women were able to apply for a business loan without having a male co-sign with her. 1974! What are some of the statistical facts we need to be aware of as we look to the future and our finances? Subscribe to Here's Why It Matters: Apple | Spotify Find out more about Teresa here: https://www.tmrwcoaching.com/ Plea…

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Take Control of Your Career Strategy with Stacy All and Tom Hobbs (Part 2) | Ep #6 30:06

1M ago30:06

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In part 2 of our conversation with Stacy and Tom, we take a look at where our industry needs us to step in. Particularly with AI. Why is it important that we step in? What is our responsibility as an industry? Humans must be apart of AI and how it evolves. We also look at how they support people to step into their power and create space to be exact…

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Would you have SEX with a robot? The future of intimacy and A.I. 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Would you have sex with a robot? It’s not an outlandish question – at least not to a growing number of people who are interested in high tech intimacy. According to philosopher Neil McArthur, millions of people around the world are already having relationships – and not just with robots – but with chatbots and other forms of A.I. And AI is rapidly …

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Marc Wandler | How I Tested Upcycled Barley Flour 42:39

2M ago42:39

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Marc Wandler, the co-founder of Susgrainable, shares his journey of turning beer waste into sustainable flour and baked goods. He started the business as a student project and quickly learned from rapid feedback cycles. By sampling the product at farmers markets and cafes, he honed in on his target market and gained valuable customer feedback. He a…

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Take Control of Your Career Strategy with Stacy All and Tom Hobbs (Part 1) | Ep #5 28:53

2M ago28:53

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Join us for a conversation about how to put yourself in the driver's seat of your career – and your life. In part one of this conversation, I had the privilege of speaking with Stacy All and Tom Hobbs - both have executive careers spanning decades supporting design organizations at companies such as Yahoo and Meta. It's a strange time in our indust…

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On Trying New Things | Bonus 8:10

2M ago8:10

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This is a bonus episode on trying new things. Why it’s hard – why we feel uncomfortable – and what it gets us. See you next week for our regularly scheduled programming! Subscribe to Here's Why It Matters: Apple | Spotify Find out more about Teresa here: https://www.tmrwcoaching.com/ Please rate and review the podcast in your favorite platform! Fol…

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Why Critical Conversations Matter and the Beauty of Having Them (Part 2) | Ep #4 31:19

2M ago31:19

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Everyone would agree that critical conversations are a necessary part of our day-to-day - especially for leaders. Oftentimes, though, it can feel daunting to give critical feedback to a peer, or even to your teams you support directly. Some would argue the critical conversations we have with our senior leadership can be a bigger challenge. Join us …

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Have you lost your sense of WONDER? Why that’s a huge loss 48:04

2M ago48:04

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Here’s a question – and a really important one that you probably haven’t asked yourself: “When is the last time I felt a sense of WONDER?” That thrilling feeling that you’re witnessing something magical. Something surprising. Something phenomenal. Maybe it’s been awhile. Maybe you can’t even remember when you last felt that way. Why? Do you think y…

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Maura Mitchell | How I Tested Women Led Micro Businesses 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Maura Mitchell, a lawyer and MBA, shares her work at the Women's Business Development Center, helping micro businesses test their assumptions and scale. She guides entrepreneurs through a process of testing their early ideas using the Lean Startup Method and the business model canvas. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of market research and custom…

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Why Critical Conversations Matter and the Beauty of Having Them (Part 1) | Ep #3 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Everyone would agree that critical conversations are a necessary part of our day-to-day - especially for leaders. Oftentimes, though, it can feel daunting to give critical feedback to a peer, or even to your teams you support directly. Some would argue the critical conversations we have with our senior leadership can be a bigger challenge. Join us …

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Building Your Personal Roadmap with Jorja White & Winsome O’Neill (Part 2) | Ep #2 26:11

2M ago26:11

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We continue the second half of our conversation about personal roadmapping with Jorja White, Winsome O’Neill and myself. How do you get started and make your personal roadmap a priority? We will discuss strategies and resources for making the commitment to yourself and how to realize the goals you set for yourself. We break down why it matters to d…

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Building Your Personal Roadmap with Jorja White & Winsome O’Neill (Part 1) | Ep #1 32:03

2M ago32:03

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You might spend a great deal of time at work planning - looking at what products make it on the roadmap, when will you be launching new research projects or kicking off a new initiative. But today we are going to look at how you might build your personal roadmap. And Here’s Why it Matters: You are the most important person in your life. Join Jorja …

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Welcome to Here's Why It Matters! 1:03

2M ago1:03

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Have you ever found yourself moving through your days, months - even years - and realizing that you aren’t moving the needle on the things you care about? Ever wonder why? Join us every Wednesday to explore what matters. My name is Teresa Washburn, and after many years as a Senior Design Leader in Tech, I pivoted my career to what I love - coaching…

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Cats, dogs and other animals we love - what are they trying to tell us?? 47:38

3M ago47:38

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Sure we love our animals. Rover and Fluffy are like family to us. But we often make the mistake of assuming animal behaviour is human behaviour. But it’s not – they are not us. Animals have their own language and their own behaviours which can confound us and leave us scratching our heads. Psychologist Suzanne MacDonald has long been fascinated by …

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Janna Bastow | How I Tested Pricing Packages 35:30

3M ago35:30

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In this conversation, Janna Bastow, founder of ProdPad, shares her insights on testing pricing and packaging strategies. She discusses the importance of understanding the different roles and decision-makers in B2B purchasing, as well as the challenges of navigating the procurement process. Janna also talks about the evolution of pricing at ProdPad …

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“I see dead people” ~ When the living see the dead 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Please listen to this podcast. This one really got to us. It changed the way we look at the prospect of death. Chris Kerr, a physician and palliative care researcher, with his team, interviewed over 1500 patients who were dying – and was amazed by what he heard. You’ll hear from some of these patients who are dying. With very little time left, they…

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Andi Plantenberg | How I Tested A Mission To the Moon 34:52

3M ago34:52

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In this conversation, David J Bland interviews Andi Plantenberg about her experience with testing and experimentation, particularly in the context of NASA missions. They discuss the importance of testing early stage ideas, the challenges of navigating a culture of perfection and safety, and the need for fluidity and adaptability in the face of unce…

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Taylor vs. Beyonce: the HUGE impact of pop culture 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Taylor vs. Beyonce. Do you care? Maybe not but a lot of people do. And not just fans – those people who follow their every move and every word. Politicians – presidents! - business leaders, economists, stock market analysts, and yes even academics are interested in the Taylor Swift and Beyonce effects. And that’s because their impact is huge. In te…

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Aaron Eden | How I Tested Ideas at Intuit 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Aaron Eden shares his background and experience with experimentation, particularly within Intuit's Design for Delight (D4D) and Innovation Catalyst programs. He discusses the importance of adapting the approach to fit the company's culture and the challenges of marketing and socializing the process internally. Aaron shares success stories, such as …

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Are you a rational person? 42:21

4M ago42:21

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REPEAT from 2023: You probably know people who you think are irrational (and you’re certainly NOT one of them!). They have views you don’t agree with and make decisions that make no sense. And maybe you even feel irrational people are on the rise. And that makes you nervous. But just who is a rational person? What constitutes rational thinking? And…

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Brandy Old & Craig Elias | How We Tested Student Entrepreneurship 42:19

4M ago42:19

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Brandy and Craig discuss their collaboration and the challenges they faced in teaching entrepreneurship and de-risking startups. They highlight the importance of testing and iterating through customer interviews, surveys, and landing pages. They also emphasize the need to overcome biases and consider counterfactuals when evaluating risk. The succes…

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Sex, Murder, Power ~ The Badass Women of Antiquity 43:02

4M ago43:02

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When we think of bad behaviour, we often think of men and the dirty deeds they’ve done. But what about women? Women, like men, are also capable of bad behaviour. Very bad behaviour. Just look back at the Roman Empire. Women were expected to be good girls, wives and mothers. But there were notable bad-ass women who stopped at nothing to gain power. …

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Kate Hopkins | How I Tested a Portfolio Ops Platform 32:03

4M ago32:03

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Kate shares her journey of building OneGuide, a platform that provides leverage to PE and VC firms. She initially started with a marketplace model, but realized that startups were not willing to pay for access to experts. She then pivoted to selling to PE and VC firms, offering them a centralized platform for resources and an extended network of ex…

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Are we heading towards the END of civilisation?! 45:03

5M ago45:03

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*Special Edition* Do you have a feeling that all is not right with the world? There’s war, racial conflict, huge economic disparity, political extremism, growing societal discord. And of course climate change. You wonder – are we on a path to complete self-destruction? It’s the ultimate question that researcher Luke Kemp has been studying. He’s an …

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Aaron Slessinger | How I Tested Hot Desks at HP 25:40

5M ago25:40

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Aaron Slessinger, a product leader at HP, discusses the challenges of testing hardware and software together, specifically in the context of hot desking and hybrid work environments. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs and pain points of end users, as well as the shift towards prioritizing the end user experience in B2B products…

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Nurturing Inclusion: Leading with Empathy & Allyship with Melinda Epler founder of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) 44:06

5M ago44:06

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Melinda Briana Epler has more than 25 years of experience elevating brands and developing business innovation strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), Melinda is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists around th…

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How often should you see your doctor for a check-up? 41:11

5M ago41:11

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Remember when you used to see your doctor every year for a “physical?” He looked at you from top to toe, did a full blood workup and maybe sent you for other tests as well. But a number of years ago, the annual physical was replaced with the periodic health exam. Based on the evidence, the medical profession said an annual checkup wasn’t necessary …

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Markus Müller | How I Tested a B2B MedTech Compliance Product 34:15

5M ago34:15

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Markus Muller, co-founder of Flinn, shares his journey of testing ideas and building a business in the healthcare industry. He emphasizes the importance of testing assumptions and using experiments to validate ideas. Markus discusses the use of LOIs (Letters of Intent) as a tool to gain commitment from potential customers. He also highlights the va…

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Empower and Thrive: Unleashing the Power of Knowing and Believing in Yourself - Dr. Yolanda Kerney, Diplomat in Residence in DC Metro (DC, DE, MD, W. VA), in the U.S. Department of State 1:09:35

6M ago1:09:35

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Today's guest is Dr. Yolanda Kerney. Dr. Yolonda joined the United States diplomatic corps as a Foreign Service Officer in 2004. She served as Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribb…

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How to deal with a narcissist 40:22

6M ago40:22

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It’s a hot topic lately. Narcissism. You’ll find it everywhere – on social media, online articles, talk shows, documentaries. And it seems everyone knows someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder – or they think they have it themselves! Even if you know someone who genuinely has NPD.. well then what? Can you have a successful relationship w…

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Janina Urbach | How I Tested a Dog Shower 35:09

6M ago35:09

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In this conversation, Janina Urbach from the Hansgrohe Group shares the story of how they developed a dog shower as a new product. The idea came from a customer interview and they validated the need through desk research and conversations with dog owners and groomers. They used pretotyping and 3D printing to test and iterate the product. They also …

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Harmonizing Hustle: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Lasting Fulfillment - Angie Brown, Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

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Our guest today is Angie Brown. Angie is Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot. She and her team lead the Merchandising Development Organization, Technology Enablement functions and Enterprise User Experience. Prior to her current position, Angie served as Vice President of Technology – Stores, where she led the company’s in-store technolo…

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Empowering Futures: Inspiring STEM Exploration and Breaking Gender Barriers - Natasha Potashnik, SVP and Partner at Known 49:12

6M ago49:12

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Today's guest is Natasha Potashnik. Natasha is a recovering academic - she studied theoretical mathematics at Yale and then Columbia, getting her PhD from the latter in 2016. During her time there, she both performed research in algebraic geometry and taught math (to both undergrads and promising high schoolers). Towards the tail end of her graduat…

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Why a total solar eclipse is a MUST-SEE event! 39:09

6M ago39:09

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It’s a once in a lifetime event: a mesmerizing, soul-stirring experience. At any given point on earth, the ability to see a total solar eclipse happens only once every three to four hundred years. And on April 8, 2024, at least 30 million people will be able to experience it. They’ll be plunged into darkness as the moon completely blocks the sun. E…

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Dave Masters | How I Tested Buying and Selling Homes 33:17

6M ago33:17

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In this conversation, Dave Masters, Director of Product at Realtor.com, shares his insights on testing and experimentation in big companies. He discusses the need for testing and how to break out of the feature factory mindset. Dave shares a case study on how they tested a new product idea using customer interviews and concierge testing. He also ta…

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Breaking Stratospheres: Journeying Beyond Earth's Limits and Breaking Barriers with Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., first Latina Astronaut ENCORE 44:02

6M ago44:02

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Today's encore episode's honored guest is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., who became the first Latina in space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. Dr. Ochoa eventually became the Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center until her retirement in 2018, and is now Chair of the National Science Board. Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr…

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What do our nightmares tell us? Exploring the dark side of sleep 39:38

7M ago39:38

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We’ve all had nightmares. Some are worse than others and can haunt us for days. Whether it’s a nightmare, a night terror or sleep paralysis, they all happen while we sleep. But they can feel very real. Why do we have nightmares, and what does it mean when they recur over and over again? Did you know there’s a difference between nightmares and night…

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Chris Guest | How I Tested Custom Fitted Eyeglasses 42:55

7M ago42:55

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In this conversation, Chris Guest discusses the importance of understanding problem perception and the nuances of desirability testing. He shares insights from his experience with Topology Eyewear, where they tackled the problem of ill-fitting glasses. Chris explains the Problem Perception Spectrum and how it helped them position and communicate th…

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Championing Equality: Advocating for and Amplifying the Voices of Trans Humans with Celia Sandhya Daniels, Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting 1:09:43

7M ago1:09:43

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Trigger warning - this episode contains references to themes of gender identity, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation, which some individuals may find distressing. Today’s guest is someone we’ve had the honor to have on our stage as a speaker for Wonder Women Tech, and she is an award-winning trans activist and Top Voice in highlighting the challe…

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Discovering Depths: Navigating The Journey to Oneself with Viktoriya Chaplytska, VP of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps ENCORE 23:55

7M ago23:55

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In an episode full of love and inspiration, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Viktoriya Chaplytska, Vice President of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps. Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own …

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What are the most dangerous personality traits? 36:49

7M ago36:49

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Have you heard of “The Dark Triad?” It sounds like a mysterious crime syndicate in a James Bond movie. But it’s real. The Dark Triad refers to the worst personality traits a person can have. Narcissism. Machiavellianism. Psychopathy. Think of former U.S. President Donald Trump. NY financier Bernie Madoff. Serial killer Paul Bernardo. Each of them h…

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